Dezeen Showroom: nature-informed patterns and a rich depth of colour characterise HBF Textiles' Moments of Wander collection of indoor-outdoor fabrics, created by designer Christiane Müller. More about Moments of Wander textiles by Christiane Müller for HBF Textiles
The first Design Biennale Rotterdam will take place across the Dutch city from 20 February to 2 March 2025 to address the "clear gap" in local events dedicated solely to design. More about "City of no nonsense" Rotterdam to host inaugural design biennale
Dezeen has announced the design shortlist for this year's Dezeen Awards, which includes designs by Arper, Joseph Joseph, Snøhetta and Humanscale. More about World's 59 most outstanding designs shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2024
Eight innovative designs have been shortlisted for Dezeen and Bentley's Start Something Powerful Competition, which called for pioneering proposals that reimagine the way future generations live over the next 100 years. More about Eight designs shortlisted in Dezeen and Bentley's Start Something Powerful Competition
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava has designed a platinum watch named Ipsomatic for Swiss jeweller and watchmaker Gübelin. More about Santiago Calatrava "inspired by the idea of time" for Gübelin watch
Promotion: commercial furnishing company Visplay is launching its Omnio Office modular furniture system at Orgatec 2024 in Cologne, Germany. More about Visplay launches modular furniture for "modern workplace planning"
We continue our series on mid-century modern design with a profile of Eero Saarinen, the Finnish-American architect and industrial designer whose creations were adopted as the optimistic symbols of a new post-war age. More about The organic designs of Eero Saarinen went "beyond the measly ABC" of modernism
Dezeen Showroom: standard ceiling grids can be enhanced acoustically and aesthetically with the Acoustic Ceiling Panels collection by Romanian brand Askia Furniture. More about Acoustic Ceiling Panels by Askia Furniture
Promotion: metal chain-link manufacturer Kriskadecor has created a customisable outdoor cladding system composed of intricate aluminium components that shift and sway with the wind. More about Kriskadecor designs "dynamic" outdoor cladding system
US firm Glasst Innovation Company has launched the "world's first peelable architectural paint", which can be applied to a range of surfaces and peeled off by hand. More about Glasst Innovation Company launches "temporary and peelable" paint
Online design magazine Design Week has relaunched today after closing in January, with an updated visual identity informed by the Bauhaus. More about Design Week magazine relaunched by team of "raucous cheerleaders for design and designers"
As part of our mid-century modern series, we spotlight the iconic Diamond Chair, which artist Harry Bertoia sculpted for Hans and Florence Knoll by experimenting with metal wire. More about Harry Bertoia's Diamond Chair requires "primitive method" of construction
More than 70 years after its birth, the popularity of mid-century modern design and architecture shows no signs of abating. This overview by Penny Sparke kicks off our series about the movement. More about Mid-century modern design "embraced a more human aesthetic while remaining aggressively forward-looking"
Dezeen Showroom: Lithuanian kitchen brand Kongacph worked with Heima Architects on a kitchen made from oak that combines heritage-informed design with functionality. More about Roots kitchen by Heima Architects for Kongacph
Designer Christopher Bellamy has sought to marry biotechnology and craft in a series of works that combine traditional knowledge from artisans in the Pacific Islands with a new material made from bioluminescent algae. More about Biodesign meets Pacific Islander craft in glowing Lucid Life objects
Dezeen Showroom: a range of coffee tables made from metal, stone and wood is among 13 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Bordeira coffee table by Greenapple among 13 new products on Dezeen Showroom
At this year's Dutch Design Week, creative agency Uncommon Creative Studio will exhibit a chair with collapsible arms for airing out clothes to encourage users to re-wear garments rather than unnecessarily washing them. More about The Rewear Chair is an "organised and stylish" take on the humble laundry chair
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Acquabella has released a circular freestanding bathtub that brings a sense of indulgence and wellness to the bathroom. More about Round bathtub by Acquabella
British automaker Lotus has revealed the Theory 1, a tech-heavy concept car with saluting doors and "soft robotic" seats. More about Lotus unveils Theory 1 concept car as "design manifesto" for the future
Dezeen Showroom: Momentum Textiles and Wallcovering has introduced a bio-based, carbon-neutral and fully recyclable collection of vinyl wall coverings called Circon, which it says is the first of this type in the industry. More about Circon wallcoverings by Momentum Textiles and Wallcovering